Respiratory Care Clinical Specialist — Lead & Educate

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL is seeking a Clinical Specialist in Respiratory Care. The role delivers comprehensive cardiopulmonary care, mentors staff, and leads quality improvement initiatives within an academic medical center.

Responsibilities include charge duties, coordinating rounds, staff development, and ensuring optimal workflow while maintaining patient safety and high standards of care across adult and neonatal-pediatric populations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field or current enrollment in related BS/healthcare program
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Active Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license at start date
• BLS prior to start date
• ACLS prior to start date (Adults)
• PALS prior to start date (Neo/Peds)
• NBRC ACCS (Adults) credential
• NBRC NPS (Neonatal/Pediatrics) credential
• NRP within 180 days of hire
• Pass annual competency with no remediation
• Engagement in CQI/QA initiatives and education to advance knowledge

Responsibilities

• Provide charge therapist duties as defined by the House Coverage Checklist
• Assist in staff orientation and competency reviews
• Serve on RCS department committees and participate in daily huddles
• Assess patient cardiopulmonary status and monitor ventilation
• Administer bronchial hygiene and therapeutic interventions per protocols
• Adjust therapy based on patient assessment and clinical results
• Manage invasive and non-invasive ventilation as indicated
• Perform airway management and related procedures
• Contribute to quality improvement and clinical research initiatives
• Maintain licenses, credentials, and departmental documentation

Skills

Bachelor's degree

RRT

Illinois license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NBRC ACCS

NBRC NPS

NRP

Annual competencies

Professional development

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL is seeking a Clinical Specialist in Respiratory Care. The role delivers comprehensive cardiopulmonary care, mentors staff, and leads quality improvement initiatives within an academic medical center.

Responsibilities include charge duties, coordinating rounds, staff development, and ensuring optimal workflow while maintaining patient safety and high standards of care across adult and neonatal-pediatric populations.